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Breast Cancer Videos
Learn more about breast cancer through these videos from Healthology. |
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
IBC is a rare and particularly agressive type of breast cancer. Find out what the symptoms are, how it's detected and treated, and how it differs from other types of breast cancer. |
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Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is not very common during pregnancy, but as more women choose
to have children later in life (the risk of breast cancer increases with age),
it is expected to become more common in the future. |
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Lymphedema: What Every Woman With Breast Cancer Should Know
Women who have been treated for breast cancer may be at risk for lymphedema, or arm swelling. |
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How Is ACS Involved in Breast Cancer Research?
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is involved in the fight against breast cancer in many areas, from patient advocacy to survivorship studies. |
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
This information is designed to give you the facts you need to make an informed decision about breast reconstruction. |
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Exercises After Breast Surgery
Regardless of the type of surgery you had, it is important to do exercises so that any side effects of your surgery can be lessened. |
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Breast Cancer Prostheses and Hair Loss Accessories List
Listed, for information purposes only, are some of the prostheses and accessory companies in the United States. |
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NCI Information on Breast Cancer
Find more information about breast cancer at the National Cancer Institute's Web site. |
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Non-Cancerous Breast Conditions
Unlike breast cancers, benign breast conditions are never life threatening. But rarely, these conditions can cause bothersome symptoms. |
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program. |
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Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act
On October 21, 1998, the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) was signed into law. This law contains important new protections for breast cancer patients who elect breast reconstruction with a mastectomy. |
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Breast Cancer: Early Detection
The goal of screening examinations for early breast cancer detection is to find cancers before they start to cause symptoms. |
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Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Procedures
A mammogram is an x-ray exam of the breast. It is used to detect and evaluate breast changes, in women who have no breast complaints or symptoms and in women who have breast symptoms. |
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Real Women Talk About Mammograms
Afraid of getting a mammogram? You're not alone. Lots of women are nervous about getting their yearly test. Listen to real women talk about why fear and other barriers shouldn't keep you from getting this lifesaving test. |
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FDA Certified Mammography Facilities
Listing of mammography centers certified by the US Food and Drug Administration |
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How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam
The American Cancer Society encourages women to report any breast changes to their doctor or nurse without delay. One way women can be familiar with their breasts is through breast self examination. |
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For Women Facing a Breast Biopsy
A biopsy can tell if a breast tumor is cancer or not. Learn what to expect if you need one. |
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Medicines to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Tamoxifen and raloxifene may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with increased risk of this disease. However, these drugs may not be right for all women. |
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Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer Risk
Find out what is known about how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can affect a woman's risk of getting certain cancers. |
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Is Abortion Linked to Breast Cancer?
Research studies have not found a cause-and-effect relationship between abortion and breast cancer. |
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DES Exposure: Questions and Answers
An estimated 5 to 10 million people were exposed to DES, a man-made (synthetic) form of estrogen, during pregnancy. Women who used DES appear to have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. |
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'Sister Study' Investigates Causes of Breast Cancer
Women who've had a sister with breast cancer are making a difference in the fight against the disease by taking part in The Sister Study, a nationwide effort to investigate the causes of breast cancer. And now, women with early stage breast cancer can enroll in the Two Sisters Study. |
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Tell A Friend
Tell A Friend is a breast cancer early detection program that encourages family, friends, and others to get a mammogram. |
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